Per Diem Social Worker Jobs
Across 944 live Per Diem Social Worker listings, median advertised pay is $95K (75th percentile $133K), based on the 248 that state a salary; the employers with the most openings are Learning Services (69), UHS (57), UnitedHealth Group (31).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
944+ Per Diem Social Worker Jobs Available Now
These 248 roles pay ~$95k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Social Worker Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough social worker listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Wyoming leads at $122k, against a $81k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Delaware (6.6/10), Rhode Island (6.2/10), Wisconsin (6.1/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $122k | $131k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon | $105k | $92k | 5.7/10 | 232 |
| Washington | $101k | $94k | 5.6/10 | 462 |
| California | $97k | $79k | 5.4/10 | 2166 |
| Alaska | $96k | $94k | 5.2/10 | 55 |
| Vermont | $94k | $87k | 5.7/10 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $94k | $103k | 4.9/10 | 107 |
| New Hampshire | $92k | $88k | 5.6/10 | 109 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $91k | $98k | 5.6/10 | 182 |
| Utah | $90k | $87k | 5.5/10 | 199 |
| District of Columbia | $90k | $74k | 5.3/10 | 92 |
| Rhode Island | $89k | $82k | 6.2/10 | 113 |
| Nevada | $88k | $88k | 5.4/10 | 127 |
| Montana | $88k | $87k | 5.5/10 | 62 |
| Louisiana | $87k | $96k | 5.0/10 | 282 |
| Arkansas | $86k | $95k | 5.6/10 | 151 |
| Hawaii | $86k | $70k | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| New Mexico | $86k | $88k | 5.7/10 | 151 |
| Indiana | $84k | $87k | 5.4/10 | 263 |
| Massachusetts | $83k | $75k | 5.7/10 | 735 |
| New Jersey | $83k | $72k | 5.4/10 | 516 |
| Kansas | $83k | $87k | 5.5/10 | 185 |
| Delaware | $83k | $78k | 6.6/10 | 160 |
| Maryland | $82k | $74k | 5.9/10 | 541 |
| Kentucky | $81k | $86k | 5.6/10 | 250 |
| Connecticut | $81k | $73k | 5.2/10 | 302 |
| Colorado | $81k | $75k | 5.7/10 | 441 |
| Alabama | $81k | $86k | 5.2/10 | 164 |
| Arizona | $81k | $78k | 5.7/10 | 375 |
| Illinois | $80k | $76k | 5.4/10 | 759 |
| Missouri | $80k | $84k | 5.4/10 | 386 |
| Idaho | $80k | $79k | 4.8/10 | 76 |
| Iowa | $79k | $87k | 5.5/10 | 163 |
| West Virginia | $79k | $84k | 4.8/10 | 124 |
| North Dakota | $79k | $86k | 5.5/10 | 65 |
| Minnesota | $78k | $71k | 5.9/10 | 433 |
| Virginia | $78k | $73k | 5.6/10 | 610 |
| New York | $78k | $67k | 5.4/10 | 1819 |
| Tennessee | $77k | $84k | 5.2/10 | 388 |
| Texas | $77k | $79k | 5.2/10 | 1350 |
| Wisconsin | $77k | $77k | 6.1/10 | 446 |
| North Carolina | $76k | $78k | 5.6/10 | 657 |
| Florida | $76k | $74k | 5.4/10 | 867 |
| Georgia | $76k | $75k | 5.3/10 | 462 |
| South Carolina | $76k | $76k | 5.2/10 | 278 |
| Pennsylvania | $76k | $75k | 5.8/10 | 825 |
| South Dakota | $75k | $85k | 5.7/10 | 53 |
| Maine | $74k | $71k | 5.8/10 | 121 |
| Michigan | $72k | $71k | 5.6/10 | 891 |
| Ohio | $66k | $69k | 5.6/10 | 843 |
| Nebraska | $65k | $68k | 5.3/10 | 91 |
Per Diem Social Worker Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Finding per diem social worker jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 944+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Per Diem Social Worker Jobs on this page have an average score of 3.4/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for per diem social worker jobs include Learning Services, UHS, El Camino Health, Integritus Healthcare, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for per diem social worker jobs, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 37,751+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Per Diem Social Worker jobs.
How much do social workers earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Learning Services, UHS, El Camino Health, Integritus Healthcare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem social worker jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 944 social workers positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Per Diem Social Worker Jobs
Learning Services69 open roles here · WLB 75/100UHS57 open roles here · WLB 62/100
UnitedHealth Group31 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Amedisys22 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Center Well22 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Providence18 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Telecare16 open roles here · WLB 46/100
BAYADA Home Health Care14 open roles here · WLB 72/100